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Wales’ first-half blitz ensures victory over Georgia in Rugby World Cup

7 years ago by The Guardian

• One-sided half resulted in Wales leading 29-0 at half-time• Georgia fought back after interval and edged third-quarterWales had to replace their attack coach one week after arriving in Japan and...

Wales v Georgia: Rugby World Cup 2019 – live!

7 years ago by The Guardian

Live updates from the grand slam winners’ openerGatland looks to restore order after whirlwind weekEmail your thoughts to Luke or tweet him here 11.06am BST How have the Six Nations teams gone so far?Ireland...

Blaine Scully will lead USA into Rugby World Cup opener against England

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Five changes to side that dispatched Canada this month• Eight players in squad attached to Premiership clubsCardiff wing Blaine Scully will lead the USA into their World Cup opener against England...

Fiji names team to face Uruguay

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji coach John McKee has named his team for the Pool D match against Uruguay at Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, 25 September.   The team sees three players in the starting...

Warren Gatland looks to restore order against Georgia after whirlwind week

7 years ago by The Guardian

Rob Howley’s exit jarred with a Wales regime built on discipline – but will it compromise the coach’s hopes of a dream send-off?It has not often paid to bet against a team coached by Warren Gatland....

Sexton and Best lead the charge as Ireland prove their credentials

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johnny Sexton and Rory Best led the way as Ireland's thumping win over Scotland affirmed their credentials as Rugby World Cup challengers.       Ireland have never made it past the...

Georgia forwards coach Graham Rowntree is ‘technically one of the best’

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Wales wary of Georgia’s forward power heading into World Cup clash.

“We can come back from this” - Erasmus

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks’ 23-13 defeat by New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup opener had not deflated the belief of Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby, that South Africa could win the trophy for a third time.     It...

Warren Gatland’s Wales look for calmer waters after Howley storm

7 years ago by The Guardian

• ‘We’re a small nation who have punched above our weight’• Wales name experienced side for opener against GeorgiaThe storm is not over, but it has passed on for now at least. Warren Gatland...

A look at Wales' opening game against Georgia

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alun Wyn Jones has been lauded by Wales coach Warren Gatland as he prepares to rack up a landmark appearance against Georgia.       Wales coach Warren Gatland hopes Alun Wyn Jones...